Information on Rich Valley Regional Greenway

Dakota County is planning for a Rich Valley Regional Greenway which will be a County trail project. The Rich Valley Regional Greenway Master Plan has not yet been adopted but residents can log into the following website to learn more and comment.

Information on the Mendota Lebanon Regional Greenway

Dakota County is planning for a Mendota Lebanon Regional Greenway which will be a County trail project. The Mendota Lebanon Regional Greenway Master Plan has been adopted and can be viewed here

Heritage Village Park-Dog Park

Construction of an off-leash dog park has begun at Heritage Village Park. It is expected that construction will take until beginning of November 2018. Due to saturated weather conditions this fall, the dog park will not open until June 2019 to allow for ground covervegetation to get established. In June a ribbon cutting and grand opening will also be held. Please check the website frequently for updates.

The City expects to be posting information on annual passes for the dog park beginning January, 2019. Click on the PDFhere to view the Master Plan.

Heritage Village Park will have crews clearing trees north of 65th St and west of Doffing Ave. beginning Fri, Oct. 19 in preparation for Phase II work, which will begin in 2019.

Northwest Area Park Planning

The city is actively looking to purchase 5-10 acres of land for a park south of 70th and west of Highway 3. More information will be made available as progress is made toward land acquisition. Click here to click for details.

New Dakota County Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead Opens

The Mississippi River Trail has a new trailhead: Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead. The trailhead and building are located on the southern portion of the Mississippi River trail at the intersection of Courthouse Blvd and 111th St. E in Inver Grove Heights.

Amenities include:...
+Parking for 15 vehicles🚗
+Access to the Mississippi River Trail🚵‍♀️🚶‍♂️
+Restroom building with drinking fountain🚻🚰
+Bike repair station🚲
+Picnic tables and benches🥪
+Interpretation and wayfinding🗺️
+Stunning views of the Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) and the Mississippi River.🦋🦅🛶🚤

The trail and trailhead are open daily 5 AM-10 PM.
The restroom building is open 8 AM-10 PM to begin, then 5 AM-10 PM later this spring; restrooms have an electronic locking system and will automatically open and close daily.

Information on any of these projects can be directed towards Eric Carlson, Parks and Recreation Director, at 651-450-2587 or email